JUNE 30, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Competition Bureau of Canada recently notified landlords across Canada, letting them know they’re aware of some potential illegal activity. They detail what’s legal, what’s not legal and that they suspect social media is the medium used for the potential wrong doing. ...
read moreJUNE 23, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A new survey says a majority of Canadian renters are considering going from renters to owners, but are waiting for certain economic data to improve. If history and understanding the market shows us anything, this may be a bad decision. ...
read moreJUNE 16, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The latest data on building permits show a significant downward trend with the commercial office asset class looking to be at a standstill. Many factors are playing a roll, from tariffs and immigration to the economy among other things. The slowdown in this asset class isn’t spread evenly across all provinces. And, although overall data shows a downturn, some of the data is positives for some investors. ...
read moreJUNE 9, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Now that the Bank of Canada decided to maintain the current lending rate, we look at the determining factors and the new way the BoC is forecasting, including the big banks reactions. Also, the Carney government not releasing a financial budget until the fall has increased economic concerns, specifically with inflation. ...
read moreJUNE 2, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Prime Minister took part in his first question period and he didn’t instill a lot of confidence by dodging questions surrounding when he’ll release his first budget. Understanding how important borrowing rates will be to the housing industry, it’s not clear why he’s not keeping Canadians and the markets informed. ...
read moreMAY 26, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Tariffs and the downturns in the economy are having an effect on the housing market, with declines seen across most markets in Canada with the Condo market being hit the hardest. ...
read moreMAY 19, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The new federal housing minister has been sworn in. We go over his history, his outlook and the criticisms. ...
read moreMAY 12, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
As the new Carney government starts to govern, we take a closer look at one of his housing promises – prefabricated homes. What do industry experts think, what are the pitfalls and as with any big government programs, sometimes you just need to follow the money!...
read moreMAY 5, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
With the Federal elections behind us, the governing starts. We review the Liberal housing promises to see what’s achievable and what are lofty goals. From the mantra, “Spend Baby Spend” to the Billions proposed, the effect on the economy and will there be a recession....
read moreAPRIL 28, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
For weeks, we’ve been reporting on the declining condo market. We look at the numbers, plus other real estate verticals that are also showing in the negatives, including some at historical levels. Although the housing outlook continues to be challenged, there are pockets within Canada that show signs of optimism. ...
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